CathEdNet myclasses Trial Module 1 – Introduction to myclasses

CathEdNet myclasses Trial Module 1 – Introduction to myclasses

Overview • myclasses • myclasses is a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) which enables teachers to find, assemble, schedule and use online resources to facilitate online learning effectively and easily. It enables teachers to provide students with a structured, clear and easily accessible online learning experience. CathEdNet - myclasses Trial

Overview • myclasses • In this module you will learn about: • The components of the Class Foyer and Class Pages • Navigating around myclasses • Creating a Class Page • Viewing a Class Page • Class Manager CathEdNet - myclasses Trial

Class Foyer • myclasses • The Class Foyer is the entry point for all users of myclasses. The Class Foyer consists of: • A welcome banner with links to information about the user’s privileges; • A list of all of the user’s classes; • Access to a set of Flash tutorials to provide an easy method of learning about the various elements of myclasses; • A navigation bar; • A side tool bar giving access to a variety of tools. CathEdNet - myclasses Trial

Class Foyer • myclasses Navigation bar Side tool bar Welcome banner myclasses tutorials Class summary CathEdNet - myclasses Trial

Class Foyer • myclasses The Welcome banner contains links to information about myclasses. CathEdNet - myclasses Trial

Class Foyer • myclasses • The navigation tabs at the top of the page allow users to access all of their myinternet tools; • School website • mydesktop • myclasses • mymail • SINA Administration if you are the administrator CathEdNet - myclasses Trial

Class Foyer • myclasses Teacher Menu Student Menu The side tool bar allows the user to access and utilise tools supporting the use of myclasses. CathEdNet - myclasses Trial

Class Foyer • myclasses Teacher Menu Student Menu CathEdNet - myclasses Trial

Class Foyer The subjects/year levels chosen in the Profile will appear as defaults within the Search Resources options. CathEdNet - myclasses Trial

Class Foyer • myclasses Teacher Class Summary- All Classes the teacher has created. Student Class Summary- Classes of which the student is a member. CathEdNet - myclasses Trial

Class Foyer • myclasses • The Tutorials Property on the right-hand side of the Class Foyer contains links to animated help modules on various topics to help teachers get the most out of myclasses. CathEdNet - myclasses Trial

Class Pages • myclasses Create a new Class Page via the Side Tool bar….. …or the Class Summary Property in the Class Foyer. CathEdNet - myclasses Trial

Creating a Class Page • myclasses CathEdNet - myclasses Trial

Creating a Class Page • myclasses Properties appear differently within the Class Page for teachers and students, as illustrated in this example: Teacher, or Manage view Student view CathEdNet - myclasses Trial

Creating a Class Page • myclasses E-Learning Folios Property -comprises online resources for a lesson. CathEdNet - myclasses Trial

Creating a Class Page • myclasses Class Files Property – A repository of relevant files and resources made available to your class. CathEdNet - myclasses Trial

Creating a Class Page • myclasses Class Calendar Property -enables you to view and schedule events for your class in a calendar format. CathEdNet - myclasses Trial

Creating a Class Page • myclasses Class Journal - Provides a Journal Property for students to record journal entries. Shared Journal Private Journal CathEdNet - myclasses Trial

Creating a Class Page • myclasses Class Notice Board – Provides a place to post messages to your class. CathEdNet - myclasses Trial

Creating a Class Page • myclasses Class Image Property – Can be used to display photos or work on the Class Page. CathEdNet - myclasses Trial

Creating a Class Page • myclasses Text and Images Property- The Text and Images Property can contain text, images or hyperlinks relevant to your class. CathEdNet - myclasses Trial

Creating a Class Page • myclasses Add Class Members and Maintainers CathEdNet - myclasses Trial

Creating a Class Page Adding members by uploading a file: • myclasses Select file and click upload… …and click Add. The names now appear in the Current Students list. CathEdNet - myclasses Trial

Creating a Class Page • myclasses Adding members by searching for users: …highlight names and click Add. The names now appear in the Current Students list. Select group and sorting option… CathEdNet - myclasses Trial

Creating a Class Page Adding maintainers: • myclasses …and click Add. The names now appear in the Current Maintainers list. Select maintainers from the list… CathEdNet - myclasses Trial

Viewing a Class Page • myclasses Teacher View of the Class Page CathEdNet - myclasses Trial

Viewing a Class Page • myclasses Student View of the Class Page CathEdNet - myclasses Trial

Class Manager • myclasses CathEdNet - myclasses Trial

Overview • myclasses CathEdNet - myclasses Trial

CathEdNet myclasses Trial Module 1 – Introduction to myclasses